Mulan vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mulan

Girl #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"magnolia flower, wood orchid"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Mu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mulan Rank #2,551
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2551 for Mulan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mulan ___

  • Mulan Mei
  • Mulan Jing
  • Mulan Xiu
  • Mulan Rose
  • Mulan Jade
  • Mulan Li

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mulan

Mei Lan Ping Wei Jun

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulan or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mulan at #2551 in the United States.

What do Mulan and Olivia mean?

Mulan means "magnolia flower, wood orchid" (Chinese origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mulan and Olivia boy or girl names?

Mulan is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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